Quark ExpeditionsReviews of quarkexpeditions.com

I found the trip to Svalbard with Quark to be almost perfect. An incredibly good organization, excellent informative guides, good information sessions and friendly, helpful people. One small point disappointing the Zodiac tours: enjoy the silence of the overwhelming nature more and do't talk so much. A fantastic boat and what a nature; overwhelming and indescribable.

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Alles is tot in de puntjes verzorgd. De reis, het schip, aan boord, eten en drinken inclusief, de zodiac cruises en wandelingen, de lezingen. Het professionele expeditieteam dat met passie en enthousiasme over hun vakgebied verteld en de zodiacs bestuurt met veiligheid boven alles. Mede door het vriendelijke personeel hoef je alleen maar van de onbeschrijfelijk mooie landschappen en het wildlife te genieten! Het voelde als een warm bad. Ga voor de black friday flash aanbieding, dat scheelt aanzienlijk in de prijs, maar het is iedere cent dubbel en dwars waard!

The experience was great due to the coordinated team work on board the Ocean Explorer starting with the expedition team ending with the hospitality and housekeeping teams. Captain and his officers made sure that sailing was comfortable. Woody the expedition leader made sure we had enough zodiac adventurers and landings ensuring we saw some amazing wildlife. The expedition team had a truly wonderful group of experts. Anne, the marine biologist educated us on marine life her recaps were so very educational! Noah familiarized us with the different bird species. He is a stalwart in his field. It was a privilege to meet him onboard. Sean, the geologist made sure we understood all the geological formations in The Arctic. it was comforting to know that we had Dr John to take care of us if the need arose. The team including Nicola, Yukie, Nelli, Fernando, Frederico, Callum and few others who were exceptional in guiding us in our adventures ensuring it was unique in every sense of the term. Hubert in charge of our food did an exceptional job in providing amazing variety of cuisine. Charlton the head chef came up with a multicultural selection. Freddie the chef is so very talented he delivered tasty food at every meal. Edwel always smilingly helped us in getting what we wanted. We looked forward to seeing him at our meals. Last but not least, Rofii put in so much effort to keep us comfortable in our cabins. Thanks to the entire crew of the Ocean Explorer we came away with a lifetime of cherished memories!

This was my second time to travel with Quark Expeditions. The knowledge of the team is outstanding. I always walked away from a lecture with at least one new piece of knowledge. The company is professional, and is concerned with the experience and safety of the client. HIghly recommend for polar exploration.

Svalbard with Quark Expeditions aboard Ocean Explorer was flawless from start to finish. From the moment we met the Quark team in Helsinki, everything was organized, clear, and thoughtfully handled. The expedition team was outstanding — knowledgeable, funny, passionate, and genuinely excited to share Svalbard with us. They brought the wildlife, glaciers, sea ice, geology, and polar history to life in a way that made every landing, zodiac cruise, and daily recap feel meaningful. It is hard to describe the scale and beauty of Svalbard until you experience it this way. I had a wonderful experience with Quark and this is truly something you should see for yourself. The hotel staff, food, cabins, and overall service were also excellent. Food was delicious. Everything felt clean, comfortable, and well cared for. Quark clearly puts so much thought into safety, education, and creating a truly memorable expedition. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a polar adventure. This was an incredible journey I will never forget.

If it had not been for our travel agent we would not have gone on this as we did not know that such a trip existed. This is an adventure. It is serious and enlightening. To be able to do this, a genuine lifelong memory, is a real privilege. This is real, not a zoo, and weather and ice conditions will determine the experience. We were extremely fortunate with the weather and the amount of wildlife that we saw. At all times we felt safe and well looked after by the Quark team. Without exception the expedition leaders were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and caring. They do not stand alone however as the whole crew - often unseen but beavering away, want to do their best for you. They work well as one team. I do not often write reviews however when something is as good as this it deserves one. If you have a sense of adventure, can take instruction, are prepared to go with the flow and have an interest in Nature then consider this. Don’t wait too long - life is short and I do not think you would regret it. Thank you so much.

An amazing adventure starting in Aberdeen, Scotland and finishing in Svalbard, Norway. Everything was great from the start with the very welcoming staff and crew to the beautiful and comfortable ship, the Ocean Explorer. This was a repositioning cruise so the ship was not full, only 88 passengers which made for lots of space to enjoy the views from. The dining experience was wonderful from the delicious and varied foods on offer to the friendly staff. I’d highly recommend this cruise for anyone wanting to explore some remote islands.